Patent Agent / Lawyer, Electrical - Permanent - 18113

LRO Staffing; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A national law firm in Toronto is looking for a registered Canadian Patent Agent/Lawyer with a background in electrical engineering or computer sciences. The role involves developing clients' IP strategies, drafting legal documents, and assisting with commercial agreements related to software and AI. Candidates should have 2-5 years of experience and strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Registered Canadian Patent Agent with 2-5 years of experience.
• Experience in patent drafting required.
• Post-Call experience in private practice or in-house settings.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement client's IP strategies.
• Draft legal opinions and manage patent prosecution.
• Assist on commercial agreements related to software and AI.

Skills

Drafting skills

Research skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Advanced degree in electrical engineering or computer sciences

Job description

About the Opportunity

Our client, a National law firm, has an immediate need for a registered Canadian Patent Agent / Lawyer with a background in electrical engineering or computer sciences for their Toronto office.

Duties include but are not limited to :

• Developing and implementing client’s IP strategies
• Originating drafting, legal opinions, patent prosecution and patent office proceedings
• Establishing global IP portfolios for clients
• Working with the firm’s corporate group on transactional and risk-mitigation mandates
• Assisting the corporate group on commercial agreements relating to software, data, and AI
• Actively participate in client development strategies

About You

The successful candidate will have the following :

• An advanced degree in electrical engineering, systems engineering, computer engineering, or computer sciences
• Be a registered Canadian Patent Agent with 2-5 years experience
• 2-5 years of post-Call experience in a private practice or in-house setting with exposure to patent drafting and developed technical and business acumen
• Excellent drafting, research and analytical skills with a strong attention to detail
• Strong communication, client-facing, teamwork and interpersonal skills